Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara-Chapter 256: The Five Kage Summit Convenes

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"Remember this—I am not my father. I will not show you the same mercy he did."

"If you continue to stand in my way, I swear I will make sure you die without even a place to be buried."

As he spoke, Uchiha Haruto drew the Kusanagi Sword once wielded by his father.

Through his mastery of reversing causality, he had decisively defeated Senju Tobirama, securing victory in their duel.

This meant that the Senju clan was now completely out of the running for the position of Second Hokage.

He had strengthened himself, seized the advantage by catching his opponent off guard, and used his dōjutsu to create the perfect opportunity.

From beginning to end, Tobirama had been outmaneuvered, each step calculated and accounted for.

Though some might call Haruto's methods underhanded, there was no denying the outcome—Tobirama had lost, and he had no one to blame but himself for failing to use his full strength.

If this had been a battlefield instead of a duel, his head would have already been rolling on the ground.

What use was there in complaining now?

Understanding this, Tobirama said nothing more. He simply cast a long, lingering gaze at the young man before him.

For a fleeting moment, he seemed to see another figure standing there—a man who had once dominated the Warring States Era with his sheer might.

"A tiger father breeds no dog son. Not bad at all."

With that, he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and vanished from the training ground.

Today, he had lost to a junior. Even with a skin as thick as a fortress wall, he could not bear to linger any longer.

If he did, the celebrating Uchiha would surely hurl insults at him, and he had no desire to endure such humiliation.

As for Uchiha Haruto's warning? To Tobirama, it was nothing but a joke.

Even his father had never been able to deal with him—what could a mere brat possibly do?

One thing would never change: Uchiha was the greatest hidden threat to Konoha. As the future leader of the Senju clan, Tobirama knew he had to remain vigilant at all times.

If those wicked people ever made a move, he had to be ready to counter them immediately.

That child's dōjutsu was impressive, but Tobirama was an experienced, veteran powerhouse. If they fought again, he would undoubtedly find a way to neutralize that strange, unavoidable attack.

After all, just because something always hits its mark doesn't mean it always kills—does it?

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Tobirama's unexpected defeat at the hands of a younger generation sent shockwaves through the village.

In just a short time, Uchiha Haruto's name resounded far and wide.

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Some even began calling him the strongest Uchiha of the current era.

He accepted these accolades without hesitation—reputation was a powerful tool.

It would serve to protect his family and warn those who harbored ill intentions: even with his father gone, he was more than capable of cutting down any enemy.

With Hyūga Yayoi's assistance, Haruto's Sage Body continued to develop steadily.

Through genetic cloning, she had even replicated a Sharingan with a 97% similarity to the original. Though slightly inferior in function, it still helped him expand his dōjutsu's potential.

The progress was slow, but far superior to the reckless methods Kyōsuke had once employed.

With her unwavering support, it was only a matter of time—within ten years, the Uchiha clan would have another nigh-invincible Super-Kage-level powerhouse.

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In the latter half of Konoha's eighth year, Hyūga Yayoi officially ascended as the Second Hokage.

The prestige of the Hyūga clan soared, and they were gradually showing signs of becoming the most powerful clan in Konoha.

It was inevitable. Their Byakugan had an inherently high awakening rate, and now, with the integration of Ōtsutsuki chakra from the moon, their power had reached unprecedented levels.

Every new generation of Hyūga shinobi now exhibited talent on par with Hyūga Neji—if not surpassing him.

Among them, a select few outstanding individuals even had the potential to awaken the Tenseigan in the future.

If this trend continued, there might come a time when no clan in Konoha would be able to stand against them.

Once again, the truth was evident—technology was the ultimate catalyst for power.

With Yayoi's unmatched scientific research capabilities, the rise of the Hyūga clan was anything but surprising.

Naturally, the Uchiha clan also reaped tremendous benefits.

Due to the gradual refinement of Sage Cells, every Uchiha child who reached the age of ten could now awaken their Sharingan through external stimulation.

Not only did this elevate their chakra reserves, but it also significantly enhanced their physical constitution, surpassing that of previous generations.

It was fair to say that both the Uchiha and Hyūga clans were steadily progressing toward an era of unparalleled dominance.

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In stark contrast to the rising Hyūga and Uchiha, the Senju clan was in dire straits.

As the ruling force of the Konoha Police Force, they still projected an air of authority, yet beneath that façade, their foundation was already crumbling.

Even the Ino–Shika–Chō trio of clans had begun to distance themselves from the Senju, let alone the vast population of civilians.

Apart from the Sarutobi, the Shimura, and a few minor families, the Senju stood utterly isolated within Konoha.

Haruto saw no reason to let them linger any longer. He had suggested wiping them out entirely.

Yet, his proposal was swiftly rejected by Uchiha Izuna and Hyūga Yayoi.

"Don't forget—that man is still alive." Izuna sighed softly.

Indeed, though Kyōsuke had perished and Uchiha Madara had vanished from the world, one name remained—a name that still commanded fear.

Senju Hashirama.

Though the once-invincible pillar now but a shadow of his former self, a frail remnant of his past glory.

Yet, even in his weakened state, no one in Konoha dared to underestimate him.

"Forget it," Haruto muttered. Knowing that eradicating the Senju would not be so simple, he shifted his focus to another pressing issue.

Konoha was at its weakest in years, its deterrent power greatly diminished, making it an inevitable target for foreign threats.

Not long ago, Konoha stood as an unchallenged powerhouse. Even Kumogakure had been humbled, retreating like a beaten dog with its tail between its legs.

Who could guarantee that another God of Shinobi wouldn't rise in the Land of Fire someday?

Of all the village leaders, none loathed Konoha more than the Raikage. He had begun forging covert alliances, meticulously probing its vulnerabilities.

If there was even the slightest opportunity, he would not hesitate to strike.

And he wouldn't be the only one.

The Kazekage of Sunagakure, Reto, was nothing short of a hypocrite. Back when Kyōsuke was alive, he had always maintained the facade of a friendly neighbor.

But now that Konoha's greatest deterrent was gone, he was the first to align himself with the Raikage.

Even as he schemed with Kumo, the Raikage never forgot—Sunagakure, a village infamous for its treachery, could never be fully trusted.

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Konoha was not ignorant of these developments.

Unwilling to sit idly and endure these hostilities, Yayoi had begun actively communicating with Iwagakure and Kirigakure, the two villages that had remained neutral.

The response from Iwagakure was promising. The Tsuchikage had even expressed interest in visiting Konoha to learn about its advanced governance and development.

Kirigakure, on the other hand, was far more reserved, keeping their intentions well hidden. No one could tell what they were truly planning.

Kirigakure warranted vigilance, but as for Iwagakure, Hyūga Yayoi had no qualms about welcoming them to Konohagakure as visitors.

"Form distant alliances while attacking nearby foes"—this was the strategic principle that Kyōsuke had originally devised.

Both Iwagakure and Kirigakure were separated by natural barriers, making direct warfare between them and Konoha far from easy.

For this reason, it was essential to foster good relations with these two villages. In contrast, Kumogakure and Sunagakure were to be fought whenever possible. If they could not be destroyed, then at the very least, their military strength had to be weakened.

While the rule of "thirty percent military, seventy percent economy" did not entirely apply to the shinobi world, it nevertheless underscored the importance of economic power.

From an early stage, the number one hidden operative—had begun implementing economic control over the Land of Wind and the Land of Lightning.

The responsibility for these matters had since been handed over to Uchiha Haruto, who faithfully relayed everything to Yayoi and worked in full cooperation with the village to impose economic sanctions on the two nations.

By the middle of the ninth year of Konoha's founding, nearly half a year had passed. While other hidden villages had been developing rapidly, Sunagakure and Kumogakure alone found themselves struggling more and more with each passing day.

Sunagakure, in particular, faced severe challenges. The vast, wind-swept deserts already made economic circulation difficult.

With the Land of Fire actively obstructing their economic activities, Sunagakure's financial situation had been in the red for the past three months.

If they failed to find a solution soon, they would be doomed to a fate from which they could never recover.

Faced with both internal strife and external threats, Sunagakure ultimately resolved to use war as a means to escape its economic predicament.

Their target, naturally, was the resource-rich Land of Fire right next door.

Of course, they were not foolish enough to take on Konohagakure alone. If they wished to strike, they first needed to secure allies.

Having Kumogakure's support alone was insufficient—what Reto truly sought was an alliance with Iwagakure and Kirigakure.

The only way to convince them to join the conflict was to demonstrate Konoha's current weakness.

Thus, the First Five Kage Summit was convened.

On the surface, the five great hidden villages claimed they were gathering to establish trade agreements, reinforcing their absolute dominance in the shinobi world.

The official goal was to ensure their own development while limiting the rise of smaller hidden villages.

Behind the scenes, however, the five founding Kage had already made their decisions—they would use this summit to personally assess the strength of the Second Hokage.

If her reputation proved undeserved, there would be no further discussion—Konohagakure would simply be carved up and divided among the four villages.

If, on the other hand, she turned out to be formidable, then... well, each of them had their own ambitions, and what might happen next would be anyone's guess.

The Five Kage Summit—a gathering that had drawn the attention of the entire shinobi world.

The chosen location was the Land of Iron. A nation untouched by war, where samurai and shinobi rarely interacted, making it a neutral and reassuring choice for all parties involved.

For such a momentous occasion, each Kage naturally needed to travel with an escort.

According to the established rules, each delegation could have no more than eight members, and only two bodyguards were permitted to be present at the meeting itself.

This was a reasonable request, and Konoha had no objections. The only question remaining was: Who would serve as Hyūga Yayoi's personal guards?

"Count me in."

With a calm and composed voice, Uchiha Kochou stepped forward.

Once the number third secret operative, Kochou was not only a formidable warrior but also possessed all the skills and discretion that an elite spy should have.

Her presence alone would mitigate countless potential risks before they could even arise.

As for the second bodyguard, Tobirama had originally proposed to accompany the delegation himself—he wished to personally witness the proceedings of the Five Kage Summit.

Unfortunately for him, Yayoi had no intention of humoring his request.

After a brief moment of contemplation, she made her decision—her second escort would be Uchiha Haruto.

As if she couldn't see right through those schemers' intentions.

Did they want to test Konoha's strength?

Very well.

This time, she would let them test it to their heart's content.

With two Mangekyō Sharingan users by her side, coupled with her ever-growing mastery of the Tenseigan, she was bringing three of the most powerful dōjutsu wielders in the shinobi world.

If nothing else, she was certainly granting the other four Kage considerable prestige by arriving with such an unparalleled lineup.

"Raikage A, Kazekage Reto—both of them once fought against my father," Haruto mused. "If I can defeat them, it means I've taken yet another step closer to reaching his level."

Noticing the flicker of murderous intent in his eyes, Yayoi cast him a thoughtful glance but chose to remain silent.

She had no attachment to the so-called "Konohagakure."

If not for Kyōsuke's insistence, she would never have accepted Senju Tobirama's invitation in the first place.

Talk of the so-called 'greater good'?

What nonsense.

If Haruto truly wished to act, she would support him without hesitation.

If war was to break out, so be it—she had no objections to letting the shinobi world witness firsthand the true success of the shinobi academy system.

"Do as you wish. I'll be here to support you."

This was the promise she gave to the young man.

Hearing this, Haruto felt a surge of gratitude but couldn't help letting out a wry chuckle.

Of course, he understood the true reason behind all this.

In Konohagakure, the number of men hoping to court Yayoi could likely form a line stretching all the way to the daimyō's palace.

And yet, every single one of them had met with failure.

"One encounter with the old man, and their lives are ruined forever..."

Haruto sighed, equal parts exasperated and amused.

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